AQW 50429/22-27 – Demand for post-16 Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) whether his Department has made any assessment of the demand for post-16 Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools (SPiMS) places; (ii) whether any dedicated funding mechanism currently exists to support schools in establishing post-16 SPiMS provision; (iii) whether any consideration has been … Continue reading AQW 50429/22-27 – Demand for post-16 Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools

AQW 50151/22-27 – Up-to-date School Food Standards

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education whether any recent assessment has been made of the role of up-to-date School Food Standards in supporting children’s health, wellbeing and readiness to learn. Minister of Education: My Department completed a review of the nutritional standards for school food in 2021. This was informed … Continue reading AQW 50151/22-27 – Up-to-date School Food Standards

AQW 50150/22-27 – Recognising Artificial Intelligence technologies

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education whether any recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of teaching in schools on recognising Artificial Intelligence technologies on social media. Minister of Education: My Department is currently consulting on the draft Northern Ireland Curriculum 2028, which provides clarity on the content to … Continue reading AQW 50150/22-27 – Recognising Artificial Intelligence technologies

AQW 49241/22-27 – Department of Education staff training on the use of Artificial Intelligence

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any training that has been provided to staff in his Department on the use of Artificial Intelligence, including its limitations and risks, since February 2024. Minister of Education: In my Department, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), follows the Northern Ireland Civil … Continue reading AQW 49241/22-27 – Department of Education staff training on the use of Artificial Intelligence

AQW 48868/22-27 – Relationship, consent and behaviour education in schools

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education whether any assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the delivery of education in schools on (i) relationship; (ii) consent; and (iii) behaviour. Minister of Education: My Department has assessed the effectiveness of education relating to relationships, consent and behaviour through inspection activity, … Continue reading AQW 48868/22-27 – Relationship, consent and behaviour education in schools

AQW 47871/22-27 – Safety of children with allergies in schools

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he has taken to ensure the safety of children with allergies in schools. Minister of Education: It is vitally important that effective arrangements are in place to support children and young people with medical needs, including severe allergies and anaphylaxis, … Continue reading AQW 47871/22-27 – Safety of children with allergies in schools

AQW 48224/22-27 – Provision of EpiPens for children in schools

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education whether any consideration has been given to financing the provision of EpiPens for children in schools. Minister of Education: While Budgets for 2026-27 and subsequent periods have not yet been agreed by the Executive, current indications are that my department will face a significant … Continue reading AQW 48224/22-27 – Provision of EpiPens for children in schools

AQW 48989/22-27 – Role of nutritious school food

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education whether any assessment has been made of the role of nutritious school food in reducing health inequalities in areas with high levels of child poverty. Minister of Education: While I am aware of the important role played by school meals, both free and paid, … Continue reading AQW 48989/22-27 – Role of nutritious school food